Store Keeper

The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.

We are seeking to fill the post of Store Keeper within our establishment. The position holder will be based in our Aga Khan Mombasa School.

Role Summary.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all operational aspects of managing Centre’s stores. Maintaining current and accurate store inventory records and reports, which should clearly reflect on items ordered, received and issued.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that items/goods received are of quality and quantity ordered and in accordance with agreed prices.
• Post Goods Received Notes (GRN) in the School Inventory System.
• To ensure that all items/goods are stored correctly.
• To inform management and follow agreed procedures in case of spoilage or damage of any items/goods.
• To take stock at prescribed intervals.
• To ensure correct stock rotation and that issues are effected on first in first out basis.
• Review stock levels to ensure shortages are being reported in time if any.
• Follows an internal requisition schedule.
• Works in close co-operation with all department heads and keeps control over items in stock.
• Timely provision of up to date stock reports.
• Carry out other tasks in line with this role as and when specified by the Head Teacher.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in procurement and supply chain management or Diploma in Store Keeping.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar or equivalent position.
• Working in school experience shall be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.
• Excellent Organizational Skills.
• Strong understanding of Inventory Management.